Shades of the old Suncoast Chamber of Commerce: Black Chamber of PBC’s 1st Ascension Awards

Great job today by the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County in hosting their 1st Ascension Awards. I’m sure I wasn’t the only attendee for whom the awards luncheon brought back memories of the banquets hosted well over a decade ago by the previous Suncoast Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber President Paul Nunnally and board member Verdenia Baker.

Congratulations to Chairman Paul Nunnally, his board, the event committee, Earnie Ellison, Jr., director of business & community relations for the PGA of America who served as keynote speaker, and to the honorees:

Attorney Richard Ryles (L), Small Business of the Year award winner, with John Howard.

Tony Newbold — Executive of the Year, Florida Power & Light Company

Paragon Foundation of PB County — Nonprofit of the Year

Richard Ryles, Esq. — Small Business of the Year

Carlton “Ricky” Wade — Large Business of the Year

Catherine Lowe, M.D. — Business Legend Award

John Elliott, All Phase, Inc. — Zenith Award

At the registration table.

Sophia Nelson and Ann-Marie Sorrell.

West Palm Beach Commissioner and mayoral candidate Jeri Muoio, former City of South Bay Mayor Clarence Anthony.